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What We Intend
What We Intend
Reflect on the Scenario:
Reflect on the Scenario:
Imagine a good friend of yours posts a selfie on social media, and he's got a brand-new look that you're just not loving.
Imagine a good friend of yours posts a selfie on social media, and he's got a brand-new look that you're just not loving.
How do you respond?
Would you "like" the post anyway?
Would you ignore it?
Would you make fun of him?
Why did you choose your answer?
If you chose to ignore it, but your friend specifically asks your opinion how honest would you be?
This is an example of a thorny situation.
This is an example of a thorny situation.
Thorny Situation
Thorny Situation
Thorny Situation, a situation where there is no clear-cut way to respond, and where there is potential for someone's feelings to be hurt.
This type of situation is not uncommon online. And it can be tough to know what to do. How you respond can affect both someone else's feelings and what people think about you.
This type of situation is not uncommon online. And it can be tough to know what to do. How you respond can affect both someone else's feelings and what people think about you.
What makes this a thorny situation?
What makes this a thorny situation?
This situation was thorny because Vicky's actions had the potential to hurt Jacob's feelings (which is what ended up happening). Even though Vicky may not have intended to hurt Jacob when she shared his note with a friend, she (and others) did end up causing him a lot of embarrassment and pain, enough that he transferred schools.
Activity
Activity
Thorny Situations Online
Thorny Situations Online
Complete part 1 by yourself or with a partner. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Directions:
Directions:
Choose two resources listed below and take notes in the Thorny Situations Online worksheet on page 2.
Choose TWO resources to review:
Choose TWO resources to review:
Here are some examples strategies these resources show to deal with these types of situations...
Here are some examples strategies these resources show to deal with these types of situations...
"Bystander Revolution":
Another teammate made his profile picture a picture of the goalie stopping a goal.
Lots of other people joined in and made their profile picture the same.
The goalie felt better about his role in the team's failures.
"It's Not Cyberbullying, But..."
Addressing it face-to-face with the person who is being inconsiderate or mean could help.
It's best to avoid Twitter or social media flame wars, as that usually only makes the problem worse.
"Rethink Before You Type"
When adolescents were prompted to think twice about their mean or insensitive posts, over 90% of them reconsidered and posted differently.
Do you agree with these? Disagree?
Watch a couple of Government Public Service Announcements Examples.
Watch a couple of Government Public Service Announcements Examples.
What did they have in common? How did they get their message across?
What did they have in common? How did they get their message across?
PSA Script
PSA Script
Complete part 2 by yourself or with a partner using the Thorny Situations worksheet. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
What strategies will you put into action the next time you or someone you know is in a thorny situation?
What strategies will you put into action the next time you or someone you know is in a thorny situation?
Optional Activity:
Record your scripts using your phone or device. You can choose to share your PSA on social media, including YouTube or another video-sharing app.
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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